| Port Size: | 1/2" |
|---|---|
| Number of Outlets: | 30 |
| Number of Outlets (Cold): | 18 |
| Number of Outlets (Hot): | 12 |
| Application: | Plumbing |
| Type: | MANABLOC Package |
| Outlet Type: | PEX |
| Tubing Compatibility: | PEX |
| Material: | Plastic |
| Fitting System Compatibility: | Crimp Clamp |
| Manifold Compatibility: | Manabloc |
| Inlet Type: | PEX Crimp |
| Inlet Size: | 3/4" |
| Supply Connection: | Crimp |
| Loop Connection: | PEX Crimp |
| Warranty: | 10 Year |
No, there is no way to convert cold water connections to hot water connections or vice versa. If you need more hot ports you would need to get a larger size MANABLOC and use MANABLOC Port Caps (36204 for 3/8" or 36205 for 1/2") to cap off any unused ports.
The included port fittings are polymer (plastic). The brass manabloc fittings are being discontinued.
we would need more info, what type manifold, piping type and connection type
The MANABLOC is designed for use with plumbing systems. For radiant heating manifold options please see here: http://www.supplyhouse.com/Radiant-Heat-Manifolds-258000
I'm certain you could mount this either way, The only thing would be feeding it out of the bottom... Wouldn't look "right", but I would think It'd function the same. ...Stickers would be upside down as well...
You can't really tell from the picture, but one end has two openings (one for the hot water inlet and one for the cold water inlet) and the other end only has a single opening. That end is typically capped, but it can be uncapped if you desire to drain the entire system. But as for your question, it doesn't matter what the orientation is of the manifold. You can even install it sideways or at an angle if you so desire. Kurt Valentine Jefferson City, Missouri www.kurtvalentine.com
I don't see any reason why it would. Most of the labels are attached after and the water should work fine in either direction.
This is the one I used, and I love it. Especially for a seasonal home, it has two neat benefits you might not have considered: 1) it's incredibly easy to drain the system for winter-just unscrew the bottom cold water inlet, open your faucets, and out it comes; 2) it might make your home less vulnerable to attack by copper scavengers. Other than that, everything is hand-tight only, so very easy to service. Ports have good design with O-rings, so nothing leaks. The only challenge I had was figuring out how to mount it to a flat basement wall, then run lines to it without putting strain on the ports. I ended up building a flat panel with a 2x4 frame on the back, and hung from the joists with 2x4's and lag bolts. To relieve stress on the ports, I screwed 2x4's parallel down both sides of the Manabloc, standing on the 2" edge. I bore holes through the wide side of the boards, lined up with each port, using the template provided. This arrangement simulates mounting the Manabloc between studs, and controls the routing and stress of the lines connecting to the ports. Once I got it mounted, running the lines was super fast and easy. Good luck!
An RV antifreeze (propylene glycol) solution can be used when winterizing the unit. Make sure you properly flush out the system after the winter.
Using compressed air is the most common method. There are not any major differences that apply to winterizing Manabloc systems as opposed to any other type of plumbing distribution system.
Where is it located and why does it need to be winterized?
Shut off the supply, keep all individual valves open. Open all faucets etc and drain manifold from bottom. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
You would not be able to do this. Manablocs require proprietary fittings and there are no options for ProPEX outlet fittings.
They are probably equally common. Crimp adapters make more sense if if you are using PEX supply lines and have a crimping tool. Threaded adapters make more sense if you're using copper supply lines or you do not have a crimping tool or PEX press tool.
I would recommend crimp if you have access to the crimping tools. Guy T. Stinson Stinson Co. LLC